Produce

The 13th annual Produce for Kids campaign will kick off on April 24 and will be featured in the produce departments of select nationwide grocery stores through July. The program offers in-store and online meal solutions, recipes and tips for families looking to embrace healthier eating habits. Many stores will host recipe demonstrations and special events featuring characters from Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2. …

The Unity-based Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association is among 15 groups nationwide representing organic food producers, distributors and supporters that have filed suit against the federal government over rule changes involving government review of the use of non-organic and synthetic substances used to produce the foods. …

Eat Cleaner® (www.EatCleaner.com) has earned national kudos for its award winning, lab-proven solutions for cleaning produce of wax, bacteria and pesticide residue while extending shelf life, naturally – used by celebrities, chefs and superheroes in kitchens everywhere as people are becoming more concerned about their health and wellness. …

Georgia vegetable growers have a new marketing order, Georgia Agricultural Commissioner Gary Black announced Tuesday. …

The Allen Lund Company, Rochester office has announced the promotion of Jammi Videan to Business Development Specialist.  "Jammi has been our most productive broker over the past year and a half.  She has the passion, enthusiasm and determination to help take our office to the next level" stated Paul Brunelli, manager of ALC Rochester, continuing "I have no doubt she will be very successful." …